Wallace Coleman to perform at Lakewood Public Library

Self-taught harmonica player Wallace Coleman traveled the world for 10 years with Robert Lockwood Jr.'s legendary band. Then he hit the road, playing almost every major blues festival around the world.

Now is your chance to hear this Living Blues Award winner and Ohio Heritage Fellow perform solo.

The performance will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Lakewood Public Library at 15425 Detroit Ave. No registration is required.

MARCHING BAND -- In order to fund their upcoming trip to perform in the Cotton Bowl, students in the Lakewood High School marching band will host a combined garage sale/car wash.

It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the school, 14100 Franklin Blvd.

BEACH PARTY -- What's summer without a beach party?

The fun will be from 5-11 p.m. today at Huntington Beach in the Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation, located of Lake Road between Columbia and Crocker-Bassett roads.

There will be several family fun games. Registration is required the day of the party and prizes will be awarded.

The Lake Erie Monsters hockey team will offer face and hair painting, and their mascot Sully will be there, too.

Suzanne Altmare, a grand master sand sculptor, will start her sand sculpture at 9 a.m. She specializes in soft sand, a pure technique that uses only simple tools and minimal water.

Altmare's work has been featured on many TV shows, magazine articles, news broadcasts and on NBC Sports National.

Her sculpture will capture the essence of the featured beach movie "The Goonies." She will finish around 6 p.m.

Warm up at the campfire and enjoy the music of the University of Akron Steel Drum Band at 8 p.m. Then curl up in your beach blanket for the movie.

SENIOR LUAU -- Yield to the call of the islands at a Hawaiian Luau at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Devon Oaks assisted living community, 2345 Crocker Road in Westlake. The event is free and open to the public.

The luau will feature a Hawaiian-style menu and island music by popular entertainer Glen Toth.

Call Carrie or Carol at (440) 250-2300 to register for this fun afternoon of tropical delights.

SENIOR DRIVERS -- The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's largest and first refresher course for drivers age 50 and older.

You can tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road. The class will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Devon Oaks assisted living community, 2345 Crocker Road in Westlake.

The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Bring your driver's license and AARP card number if you are a member.

Lunch will be provided. Call (440) 250-2300 to register.

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